A Grounding in Numbers

Van der Graaf Generator

A Grounding in Numbers

RELEASED: March 14, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Your Time Starts Now 4:14 2. Mathematics 3:38 3. Highly Strung 3:36 4. Red Baron 2:23 5. Bunshō 5:02 6. Snake Oil 5:20 7. Splink 2:37 8. Embarrassing Kid 3:06 9. Medusa 2:12 10. Mr. Sands 5:22 11. Smoke 2:29 12. 5533 2:42 13. All Over the Place 6:03
Historical Archive
A Grounding in Numbers is an album by the British progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in 2011. The album marks a return to the band's quintessential sound, characterized by complex arrangements, poetic lyrics, and a blend of avant-garde and classic rock elements. Thematically, it explores concepts of mathematics, philosophy, and the human condition, delivering a thought-provoking experience for listeners. The group's unique instrumentation, featuring Peter Hammill's distinctive vocals and keyboard work, along with David Jackson's saxophones, contributes to the album's rich texture and depth, which has been praised by both fans and critics alike.